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Volunteer, Rochester, NY

310 volunteer opportunities

Volunteer at Italian Festival in Rochester, NY

Ciao Ragazzi! Festa D’Italia

Spencerport, NY

7/16/2026 9:00 AM - 7/19/2026 11:45 PM EDTGood for Groups

Posted 1 day ago

Bereavement Volunteer

UR Medicine Home Care Hospice

Rochester, NYDone in a Day

Posted 1 day ago

Reiki, Healing Touch

UR Medicine Home Care Hospice

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Pet Therapy Volunteers for Hospice Patients

UR Medicine Home Care Hospice

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Community Patient & Family Support Hospice Volunteer

UR Medicine Home Care Hospice

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UR Medicine Home Care Hospice

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STEM Summer Mentors needed in Rochester, NY Area

STEM Summer Mentors needed in Rochester, NY Area

STEM FOR OTHERS INC

Posted 6 days ago

Summer Camp Counselor Volunteers help with camp activities, assist campers, and enjoy plenty of time around horses and f…

Never Say Never Foundation

Webster, NYTraining Provided

Posted 6 days ago

Host An Exchange Student!

NorthWest Student Exchange (NWSE)

8/20/2026 - 6/20/2027Training Provided

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Host An Exchange Student!

NorthWest Student Exchange (NWSE)

8/20/2026 - 6/20/2027Training Provided

Posted 6 days ago

Host An Exchange Student!

NorthWest Student Exchange (NWSE)

8/20/2026 - 6/20/2027Training Provided

Posted 6 days ago

Host An Exchange Student!

NorthWest Student Exchange (NWSE)

8/20/2026 - 6/20/2027Training Provided

Posted 6 days ago

Host An Exchange Student!

NorthWest Student Exchange (NWSE)

8/20/2026 - 6/20/2027Training Provided

Posted 6 days ago

Alzheimer's Association - Volunteer Committee Opportunity

Alzheimer's Association, Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter

Posted 8 days ago

STEM Summer Mentors needed in Rochester, NY Area

STEM Summer Mentors needed in Rochester, NY Area

STEM FOR OTHERS INC

Posted 9 days ago

STEM Summer Mentors needed in Rochester, NY Area

STEM FOR OTHERS INC

Posted 9 days ago

Calvary Spiritual Church - Vacation Bible School (teachers)

Calvary Spiritual Church of Restoration, Inc.

8/10/2026 5:00 PM - 8/14/2026 7:00 PM EDT

Posted 11 days ago

Volunteers Needed at The People’s Pantry

The People's Pantry

Rochester, NYGood for Groups

Posted 12 days ago

Moving Day Rochester 2026

Parkinson's Foundation

10/10/2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDTDone in a Day

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Friendly Visiting at 270 on East

Friendly Visiting at 270 on East

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